A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients for the crust 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced 6 tablespoons (or more) ice water for the filling 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped asparagus [...]

Ingredients 2 cups organic all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) very cold butter 3/4 cup cold buttermilk 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup fresh ramps, finely chopped (can substitute scallions or spring onions) Directions Preheat the oven to 450 [...]

Ingredients for the filling 1 cup strawberries, stems removed and quartered 1 stalk rhubarb (approx 1 cup), peeled and diced 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sugar pinch of salt 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for the muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking [...]

Ingredients 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 1 bunch of at least 10-12 fresh asparagus 12 lardons bacon 2 tablespoons crème fraise (can substitute sour cream) 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and then individually lay the [...]

Ingredients for the muffins 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup nutella Directions Preheat oven to 400F. Line a [...]